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The Leaders' Brief by egomonk is a deep dive into the three most significant global developments impacting the world of business, politics, and technology. Available every weekday morning.... more
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.
May 28, 2021China crackdown on data; Biden infra plan; Virgin-O2 mergerIn today’s episode, we talk about China’s internet watchdog ordering over 105 tech applications to fix their data collection by the end of next week, discuss US President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure plan as the country continues to recover steadily from the COVID induced economic slowdown, and revisit the Virgin-O2 merger deal....more7minPlay
May 27, 2021Japan lockdown; EU-China trade deal; Shell disinvestmentIn today’s episode, we will discuss the COVID situation in Japan after it further extended lockdown measures last week, discuss the EU’s relationship with China in light of the 27-member bloc freezing the ratification of a new trade pact with China, and examine the possibility of Shell divesting its remaining Nigerian onshore oil stakes....more7minPlay
May 26, 2021US-Germany tie; China crackdown on crypto; Qantas to cut costsIn today’s episode, we revisit the Russia-Germany Nord Stream II gas pipeline project after Washington eased some pressure towards its construction, discuss how China’s fresh crackdown on cryptocurrencies are affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum trade, and look at Australian airline career Qantas and its plans to cut costs after estimating losses of approximately $1.5 billion....more7minPlay
May 25, 2021Facebook loses EU case; US-Israel arms deal; Australia lockdownIn today’s episode, we will look at a recent Irish court ruling that could completely change US tech giant Facebook’s handling of European data, talk about a $735 million weapons deal between USA and Israel, and discuss Australia’s decision to maintain strict COVID preventive measures till 2022....more7minPlay
May 24, 2021India sees dip in COVID numbers; Iran nuclear talks; USA-EU metal tiffIn today’s episode, we discuss India’s COVID situation as the country records a slight dip in daily coronavirus numbers, revisit the Iran Nuclear Deal amidst the ongoing violence in Israel, and examine talks between the USA and the EU over the lifting of several trade tariffs....more7minPlay
May 21, 2021Myanmar coup; UK eases lockdown; China's Mars missionIn today’s episode, we revisit the coup-hit Myanmar which has come under a flurry of fresh sanctions from western nations as internal violence sees no signs of slowing, examine the UK’s opening up of businesses despite the threat of a new coronavirus strain, and explore China’s Mars mission....more7minPlay
May 20, 2021India COVID crisis; SCS conflict; Colombia protestsIn today’s episode, we revisit India’s COVID situation after American credit rating agency S&P said that extending lockdowns could severely hamper the country’s post-COVID economic recovery, discuss escalating tensions between the Philippines and Beijing, and look at why protests continue to rock Colombia for almost four weeks now....more7minPlay
May 19, 2021West Africa power crisis; South Africa economy; Venezuela electionsIn today’s episode, we discuss how a drop in electricity generation in Ivory Coast and Ghana is affecting industrial and domestic activity in those countries and their West African neighbours, examine South Africa’s decision to keep its repo rate unchanged at a record low of 3.5% till next year and look at Venezuela's political scenario as the country gears up for elections to be held in November this year....more7minPlay
May 18, 2021Israel-Palestine conflict; US backs Australia against China; Greece opens for touristsIn today’s episode, we examine how the conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinians is affecting Tel Aviv’s political landscape, revisit Australia’s relationship with China after the USA voiced strong support for Canberra, and discuss Greece’s decision to reopen its borders for tourism....more7minPlay
May 17, 2021Colonial cyberattack; Taiwan COVID measures; UK economic recoverIn today’s episode, we will discuss a cyberattack that could push fuel prices by over $2 a gallon in the USA, look at the possibility of stricter COVID preventive measures in Taiwan as the country warns of a severe coronavirus risk, and examine the United Kingdom’s recovering economy as the country’s COVID outbreak appears to slow down....more6minPlay
FAQs about The Leaders' Brief:How many episodes does The Leaders' Brief have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.